Nala Island Village
Getting to Nala Island Village
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 28 km · Public ferry or shared speedboat
Public ferry or shared speedboat
28 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Nala Island Village
Nala Island Village is accessible via public ferry or shared speedboat, a transfer covering 28 km. The guest house is situated just a 3-minute walk from Bikini Beach on Maafushi island, with other beaches also within close proximity.
The public ferry costs only a few dollars but runs on set days; a shared speedboat is typically $25–50 per person one way. The guesthouse usually arranges the speedboat — confirm days and fare.
The journey
Step by step
- Fly to Malé. Arrive at Velana International Airport (MLE), the Maldives' main international gateway, served by direct flights from Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
- Public ferry or shared speedboat. Continue by shared speedboat from Malé or the airport, or by public ferry on the days it runs — about 28 km. The property can usually book the speedboat; boats run to a timetable, so check the last departure if you land late.
- Arrive at Nala Island Village. Settle in and start your stay.